Monday, November 29, 2010

It is easy. Let the popcorn dry out and then put it in a paper bag twist the top and nuke it in the microwave. You must stay in the room as to not burn it . I take it out when it stops continuously popping. I would rather loose a few un popped kernels than burn a bunch or popcorn or start a fire.

Monday, November 22, 2010

We've sometimes fallen behind in trying our new produce, so last week (from a CSA share several weeks ago), I was making a soup and went to cut up what looked like turnips and discovered they had a strange bright red inside. I looked them up and found out they are watermelon radishes and are best eaten raw, so I sliced them up and tried a few. They were amazing! For those who didn't get a chance to really try them: they are related to both the horseradish and turnip families. The inside tastes like a sweet radish - almost beet-like it was so sweet, and the outside (white/green) tastes spicy like horseradish. They are the only vegetables that all three of our kids agree are yummy and will eat without hesitation. Here is a good link describing them and what to do with them:

I thought that this was our BEST season yet!! Can't wait for the spring season to arrive! Loved the gooseneck pumpkin, all of the squash, carrots, and various greens. The best part was that my family was always happy to try something new - if it had come from the grocery store it would not have held the same fascination or excitement!!)

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Fall 2011 Sign Up

Shaare Torah Community Supported Agriculture Program is now accepting reservations for the fall. Purchase an up front share in a farm and receive a share of the weekly bounty. The fall season is 8 weeks and begins October 3, 2011. For more information contact st.csa.info@gmail.com or call Susan Lovich-Siegel at 240-601-6871